A severe storm swept through Castellaneta Marina, a seaside resort on Italy’s southern coast, producing a tornado that tore through a beach restaurant, according to surveillance footage of the event.
The incident was recorded on security cameras installed at the establishment; the footage shows a concentrated column of wind moving across the beachfront and impacting the restaurant. Local authorities have not publicly released a detailed account of the aftermath.
There was no immediate, official information available about injuries or the full extent of structural damage. Emergency services and local officials typically assess such incidents in the hours following severe weather, but no formal updates were provided in the initial reports.
Tornadoes and powerful convective storms are relatively uncommon along the Mediterranean coastline but can occur during intense weather systems. Residents and visitors in affected areas are advised to follow guidance from local authorities and weather services when storms approach.